MECHANICAL & MAINTENANCE TIPS

Your dirt bike pants are a great investment and if you don’t believe me go out for a big ride wearing jeans and then you will begin to love your dirt bike pants! lol. So after a big days ride, don’t just throw your pants in a bag or in the corner as they will …

Cleaning dirt bike tires is really easy if you do it the right way. The best way to clean dirt bike tires is to wash the mud off while it is is still wet. This way the mud cleans off easily. A lot of the time though this isn’t possible because by the time you …

Are you buying a used dirt bike and want to ask the right questions? Use this 28 point checklist to uncover hidden issues so you don’t get ripped off. If you don’t have any mechanical experience with dirt bikes, I recommend bringing a friend or mechanic with you that is handy with the wrench to …

The best way to make a 2 stroke go faster is to have a big bore kit fitted. A big bore kit is when the entire top end of the dirt bike engine is replaced and the engine is increased in size by about 50cc. This means that instead of having say a 250cc, you …

Fast answer: Get yourself a fresh razor blade and a hair dryer. (The razor blade needs to be new because an old one won’t slice the vinyl as cleanly and may leave rust on the vinyl.) First, heat up the air bubble with the hair dryer. This will make the trapped air inside the air …

Summary #1 Remove the required parts to get better cleaning access to your bike. #2 Cover essential areas of the dirt bike to protect them from water damage. #3 Remove the big chunks of dirt first before hitting the bike with water. #4 Use a high pressure washer to wash down the bike, making sure …

Yeahhh, I know. Changing a tire on a dirt bike is a total pain in the ass! Trying to get that tire off the rim is like wrestling with an angry, giant squid. But there is an easy way to change a dirt bike tire that will only take you a few minutes at worst. …

Checking over your bike for potential issues before going riding is really important. Not only will it save you from pushing your bike back to camp because of a breakdown, but regular bike maintenance is crucial to keeping your dirt bike healthy. A healthy bike is a happy bike and that means it will operate …

Summary: #1 If your riding style is enduro and adventure, look to buy adventure pants that are more practical for this type of riding and offer more features such as waterproofing. #2 Stick with the major brands to get the highest level of quality possible. #3 Comfort is really important! If they are not comfortable …

Fast Answers: #1 Always use light soap or recommended cleaning agent to clean your boots. Never use hard chemicals. Never use a high pressure sprayer and avoid bleach and de-greaser because they breakdown the materials and will reduce the lifespan of your boots. I recommend Mastersons Motocross Boot Cleaner for best results. #2 Use a basic formula …

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Welcome! My name is Johnny Rhodes and I love dirt bikes. I have ridden bikes on trails and motocross tracks all around the globe and I enjoy testing dirt bike gear and parts. My latest and most challenging adventure is building this website and sharing all my knowledge about dirt bikes, riding tips, places to ride and dirt bike gear. Enjoy.. and Happy riding!

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